Four Sisters

What Will the Neighbors Say? presents a new play about the daughters of the last Tsar of Russia in the aftermath of the 1917 Revolution. More…

Comprised of personal writings of the four Grand Duchesses, select lines from Anton Chekhov’s 'Three Sisters,' Biblical passages, and imagined dialog, 'Four Sisters' examines the role of women in wartime, the performative properties of female bodies, and the destruction of domestic histories. Each sister is played by an actor of a different race to further demonstrate the globalized and timeless nature of these women’s stories.

See it if
You want to experience what real raw talent & creativity can generate with the most limited resources. Examine female destiny in history.

Don't see it if
You value superficial grand adornments in costume & staging rather than appreciate the talents & creativity of sincere artists contributing.

Also
Play has an intelligent script that resurrects the voices of the tragic last 4 princesses of Russia with their intimate personal narratives as fallen royalty, filial daughters, supportive siblings, and just plain innocent decent maidens caught in a revolution & became scapegoats of evil politics of socialism/communism (which are vs. human nature & human values beneath all the misleading propaganda!)

Play raises the double bladed question of blind devout faith in God and/or phony prophets as highlighted throughout the play with Biblical passages & references to Rasputin who mesmerized the Queen (an easy victim being a desperate mother seeking healing for a suffering hemophiliac son) & partially caused the fall of the Romanov dynasty. On the other hand, communism denies God so all decency & value on life is easily destroyed & as powerless females, the 4 girls met tragic ends.

See it if
You want to see Russian-based shows with biblical messages and Chekhov lines. The writing and acting are good.

Don't see it if
You don't like simple settings or small productions.

Also
I don't know why, the plot is just plain, and nothing really happened except the ending, and the sisters' destinies don't really move the audience. Maybe the script needs more editing. However, I like how the script tries to reach a unique social and political background and delves into the inner lives of women who didn't seem important in history during the Russian revolutions.... Read moreRead less

See it if
You support young artist, like a historical piece, know the young ladies presenting the piece.

Don't see it if
You expect a Broadway caliber piece, don't like historical pieces, expect an extravagant theatre.

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I don't think these young ladies could've done any more justice to this piece. The subject matter is difficult to make lighter. They did the best that they could and for that I applaud their effort.... Read moreRead less

See it if
you feel like you must see a "classic" old school type play that takes place a long time ago

Don't see it if
you want to be comfortable. It's an hour and 45 mins with no intermission. The seats for not comfortable. Please read what I have so say

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This is the single worst show I have ever seen in my entire life. I love what show score does but someone needs to go and look at these shows in rehearsal. Maybe they could have volunteers go out and make sure what they are offering to show score members is worth it. I am not trying to be mean but I would love for anyone who likes this show to tell me why. I feel so bad for the young girls who acted in this. I am sure they are all trying to make it in acting but sometime you have to look at a scrip and turn it down. Everything was bad. The sound effects were the worst I ever heard. There was a sign saying there would be gunfire but you hardly hear it. Why warn us of it? The set was horrible along with the costumes. I really don't want anyone to see this and experience what I did. I could hardly stay awake. I knew five minutes in it was going to be bad. if there would have been and intermission I would have left. Please don't see this.... Read moreRead less